In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

What it pairs with

  • Brasato al Barolo
    Braised beef matches the wine's structure and tannin.
  • Tajarin with white truffle
    Truffle resonates with the wine's savoury core.
  • Aged Castelmagno
    Salt sharpens the red-fruit lift.

History

Ciabot Mentin Ginestra was Domenico Clerico's landmark modern Barolo from the Ginestra cru in Monforte d'Alba.

  1. 1976 — Clerico founds the estate and develops Ciabot Mentin

Facts

Producer
Domenico Clerico
Grapes
Nebbiolo (100%)
Classification
Barolo DOCG
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 70 to 130 at retail
Drinking window
10 to 30 from vintage
First vintage
1976

Tags

cellar worthy dry firm tannin full body high acid iconic mood contemplative mood elegant nebbiolo occasion cellar occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat pairs with truffles price premium single vineyard still red
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